Published by Ocean Conservancy Let’s face it, manta rays and stingrays look pretty similar and you can only spot the differences if you know what you’re looking for. Both manta rays and stingrays are related to sharks under the cartilaginous fish group chondrichthyes, meaning their structure is built on material similar to that found in our […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day, several team members here at Ocean Conservancy shared their own stories about teachers who helped propel them forward to a career in the field of ocean conservation! “I had an advisor during my undergraduate shark research in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr. Aaron Henderson, […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy We all know we’d never be where we are today without the love and support of our mothers. From the minute we’re born, they provide for us, nurture us, love us, and are our very first best friends. One incredible aspect of life on Earth is the fact that this motherly love […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy You may recall that back in February, 3,000 gallons of heavy fuel oil (HFO) spilled into the water off Shuyak Island, Alaska. The spill occurred when hurricane force winds destroyed an old fuel dock, releasing this tar-like substance into designated critical habitat for the endangered Northern sea otter and Steller sea lion. Last […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy When exploring the magnificent open waters of the ocean, there are so many creatures and various species to find, some of which are still undiscovered. But some of those we have discovered include eels and sea snakes, two extremely different animals that are often mistaken for one another. But no need to […]
Published by the Environmental News Service GUNNISON, Colorado, April 30, 2018 (ENS) – Four conservation groups today reached an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stay their legal action while the agency prepares a recovery plan for the Gunnison sage grouse. This critically imperiled bird, surviving in Colorado and Utah, is known […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Reading helps children develop their comprehension skills and promotes a furthered understanding and perception of the world as a whole. In honor of National Children’s Book Week, we thought it perfectly fitting to acknowledge just how important it is to discuss our ocean, its resident wildlife and the many things we can […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Recently, when flying over the Beaufort Sea in the Arctic, NASA scientists stumbled on a bit of a mystery: three holes in the sea ice surrounded by irregular circular shapes. As part of its Operation IceBridge mission, NASA has been photographing, mapping and documenting how climate change is affecting both the Arctic […]
Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Sea Shepherd crew saves the life of an adult leatherback turtle entangled in illegal gillnet in the Upper Gulf of California, Mexico – a Federally Protected and UNESCO listed Area. SAN FELIPE, BAJA CALIFORNIA MEXICO – April 22th, 2018 Earth Day – 1:41 pm PST, while patrolling the Vaquita Refuge, Sea […]
Published by the Department of the Interior The $24.6 million in grants for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners will conserve or restore more than 176,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds and other birds in 18 states throughout the United States. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-announces-grants-boost-wetland-waterfowl-conservation-access-public
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Right now, members of Congress are working out the final details of the 2018 Farm Bill, and the stakes for conservation are huge. In addition to ensuring America’s farmers can provide food, fiber and fuel to hundreds of millions of Americans and many others around the world, the Farm Bill […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy I’m back in Alaska after a journey to London for a meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations that regulates shipping. Now that the jetlag has finally worn off, I’m ready to share all that happened—both the newsworthy […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Last year, we told you about how the rebuilding of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico was being jeopardized by a long recreational fishing season that would lead to overfishing. This year, managers are trying something new—experimental strategies that give states more say in how recreational fishing is managed. This has […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund Following decades of seemingly irreversible decline, the Irrawaddy River dolphin population in the Mekong region is rebounding. According to a recent census released by WWF and the Government of Cambodia, the number of these critically endangered dolphins has risen from 80 to 92 in the past two years—the first increase […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund It’s one of the easiest things you can do to help save the world’s forests. Look for the label that says FSC when you buy paper towels, tissues, furniture or any other products that come from forests. What does FSC mean? FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council, a certification […]
Published by the World Wildlife Fund It’s one of the easiest things you can do to help save the world’s forests. Look for the label that says FSC® when you buy paper towels, tissues, furniture or any other products that come from forests. What does FSC mean? FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council®, a certification […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Have you been spending time in the deep sea this week? We have! Thanks to the amazing livestream from NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer, we’ve been exploring corals, shipwrecks and much more on the Gulf of Mexico seafloor. © NOAA Okeanos Explorer They’ve done so much incredible work already in just the first week of […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Have you been spending time in the deep sea this week? We have! Thanks to the amazing livestream from NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer, we’ve been exploring corals, shipwrecks and much more on the Gulf of Mexico seafloor. © NOAA Okeanos Explorer They’ve done so much incredible work already in just the first week of […]
Published by Ocean Conservancy Earth Day is a special annual reminder of the how important it is to take care of the world we live in. This year, the Earth Day Network has dedicated its focus on Ending Plastic Pollution and how, as a community, we can work towards solutions. From the tiniest plankton to the […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund Removing the “blanket” rule would create more work for an overburdened federal agency and make it harder to protect threatened species. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/540291482/0/edf/blogs/feed~Zinke%E2%80%99s-latest-change-to-the-Endangered-Species-Act-is-more-trouble-than-you-think